TSU secondary suffers sting of injuries heading into key Murray State game

1:19 AM,
Nov. 3, 2012

TSU defensive back Steven Godbolt (left) is questionable with a concussion.

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Tennessee State nearly made it to next week's bye week without suffering a significant injury to a defensive player.

But starting left cornerback Steven Godbolt suffered a concussion last week against Tennessee Tech, and strong safety Daniel Fitzpatrick bruised his right shoulder, which left the defense hobbled as it prepared for one of its stiffest tests.

The No. 18 Tigers (8-1, 4-1 OVC) travel to Murray State (3-5, 2-3) for an 11 a.m. kickoff today hoping to remain in the hunt for the OVC title. ...